MUSLIMS in Hillingdon are rallying to condemn the murder by gunmen of staff on the French satirical magazine yesterday.
The President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Hayes and Hillingdon, issued a statement in the wake of the attacks.
Sohail Qureshi said: "We condemn the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices and are deeply shocked by this atrocity that has taken 12 lives and injured scores more.
“We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and those left bereaved.
"It is hoped the perpetrators are swiftly arrested and brought to justice with the full weight of the law.
"It is a great source of regret that such violent acts and terrorist activities continue to be associated with Islam - despite the fact they have nothing to do with Islam's true teachings."
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